Market Entry Pathways
Choose the legal structure that fits your business strategy.
For Indian Residents
Private Limited Company
Most CommonStandard minimal setup for startups and growing businesses.
- Min 2 Shareholders
- 2 Directors required
- Registered Address
Limited Liability Company
RecommendedFlexible corporate structure with limited liability protection.
- Minimum Capital
- Annual Audit
- Trade License
Sole Proprietorship
SoloSimplest business form owned and run by a single individual.
- Single Owner
- GST Registration
- PAN Card
One Person Company
High GrowthCorporate benefits and limited liability for solo entrepreneurs.
- One Nominee
- One Director
- Separate Legal Entity
For Foreign Resident
Wholly-owned subsidiary
100% OwnershipExpand your global presence with 100% foreign parent company ownership.
- 100% FDI Approval
- Minimum 2 Directors
- Parent Documents
Liaison office
Research OnlyNon-trading entity purely for market research and promotion.
- RBI Approval
- No Commercial Activity
- Designated AD Bank
Branch office
ContractsDirect extension of a foreign parent company to execute specific contracts.
- Valid Government Contract
- RBI & MCA Filing
- Same Name as Parent
Project office
TemporaryTemporary presence established specifically to execute an awarded project.
- Secured Project Contract
- RBI Approval / Intimation
- Valid for project duration
Your Entry Journey
From application to operation in 4 streamlined steps.
Why Invest Now?
100% Foreign Ownership
Unlike many other regions, India allows full foreign ownership across most sectors, giving you complete control of your business entity.
0% Personal Income Tax
Maximize your earnings with one of the most competitive tax regimes in the G20.
Strategic Hub
Access to Asia, Europe, and Africa within a 6-hour flight.
Seamless Digital Government
Fully digitized platforms (Single Window, Hukoomi, Metrash2) for effortless compliance.